The rivalry between the Lakers and Clippers turned up another notch Wednesday night, as six technical fouls, a flagrant foul, a couple shoving matches and an ejection later, the Lakers prevailed with a 96-91 victory at Staples Center, evening the season series at 1-1!

President Obama visits Conveyor Engineering and Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and speaks about strengthening our economy and building an American that's built to last.

Senior Administration officials take questions from a live audience at the White House as well as from Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ about the President's State of the Union Address.

Free agent first baseman Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers agreed Tuesday on a nine-year, $214 million contract that fills the AL Central champions' need for a power hitter, a person familiar with the deal said. (Jan. 24)

President Obama delivers the 2012 State of the Union Address to Congress and the nation.

Take a look inside the West Wing as the 2012 State of The Union Address is written. The President has been brainstorming with the speechwriters and huddling with the policy team. He's come up with new ideas, rewritten language, and reordered pages. For President Obama, this isn't simply an editing exercise. He's invested in creating the State of the Union because he sees it as his opportunity to take his vision for the country to the American people directly.

The President welcomes the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins to the White House.

White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.

President Obama is not letting congressional gridlock slow economic growth. Here are the actions he has taken to support the middle class.

AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo says there will never be another coaching career like Joe Paterno's. Paterno guided Penn State to 409 wins and two national championships in 46 seasons as head coach. (Jan. 23)